TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Award of Contract to CEM Construction Corporation for the Annual Pipeline Renewal Project; Bid No. 23-24.25.
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2. SUMMARY
Seven bids for the Annual Pipeline Renewal Project (W-722) were received and opened on February 1, 2024. The apparent low bidder is CEM Construction Corporation of Downey, CA for $2,547,770.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the contract with CEM Construction Corporation in the total amount of $2,802,547, representing an original bid amount of $2,547,770, plus a 10% contingency of $254,777, for the Annual Pipeline Renewal project; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this contract is $2,802,547 and will be funded through:
600.8041.56451.18400 Water Fund (600) Annual Pipeline Renewal Project
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community.
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Existing water mains on Heim Ave., Torres St., Bourbon St., Sail Ave., and Denise Ave. are scheduled to be replaced as part of the Annual Pipeline Renewal Project. These water mains were constructed between the 1960's and 1970's and have reached the end of their useful life. The mains are also undersized per current industry standards.
The new water mains will provide a more reliable water service and fire protection to the residents in the area. Completion of this project also helps with separating existing transmission from distribution mains which will minimize water service interruptions during the rehabilitation of the transmission mains in the near future.
Plans and Specifications have been prepared to replace these exis...
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